*Backyard Homesteading* addresses the needs of many people who want to take control of the food they eat and the products they use–even if they live in a urban or suburban house on a typical-size lot. It shows homeowners how to turn their yard into a productive and wholesome homestead that allows them to grow their own fruits and vegetables, and raise farm animals, including chickens and goats. *Backyard Homesteading* covers the laws and regulations of raising livestock in populated areas and demonstrates to readers how to use and preserve the bounty they produce.